Current — Chairman and CEO, Virginia Mason Health SystemCurrent — Member, Board of Directors, Virginia Mason Health System/Virginia Mason Medical CenterCurrent — Chair, Institute for Healthcare Improvement Board of DirectorsCurrent — Chair, National Patient Safety Foundation Lucian Leape Institute2016 — Ranked No. 11 on the Modern Healthcare magazine list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in the U.S.2016 — Ranked No. 44 on the Modern Healthcare magazine list of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare2013 — Elected to the Institute of Medicine2009 — Received the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award for Individual Achievement2009 — Received the Harry J. Harwick Lifetime Achievement Award from the Medical Group Management Association and the American College of Medical Practice Executives2007 — Fellow, American College of Physician Executives2003 — Fellow, American College of Physicians2001 — Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives1996-2000 — Medical Director1986-2000 — Chief, Department of Satellites1984-1986 — Deputy Chief of Medicine1982-1986 — Section Head, Virginia Mason East (Kirkland)

Patient Ratings and Comments

Patient Ratings

All ratings are submitted by Virginia Mason patients and are verified by an independent, national patient survey company. Ratings are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. Learn about the ratings.

All comments are submitted by Virginia Mason patients and are verified by an independent, national patient survey company. Patient comments are displayed in their entirety and patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and privacy. Learn about the comments.

August 2017

Dr. Gary Kaplan has been my PCP for 37 years. (Since 1980). Obviously, he has my full faith and confidence.

November 2016

Dr. Kaplan is an outstanding provider - the best I have ever had.

August 2016

Dr. Kaplan has always shown much interest in my well being. He is thorough but it always interested. Since my hearing is not so good he explains to my daughter who always is there so I don´t misunderstand his comments.